Financial Controller
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2025 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shropdoc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Financial Controller
Location: Longbow Close, Shrewsbury
Salary: £50,000pa
Contract Type: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
About us: Shropdoc is a not-for-profit company established in 1996. Our core services include Out of Hours (OOH) GP care, urgent care triage, home visiting, and face-to-face clinical services. We work collaboratively with NHS partners and other health and care organisations to ensure patients receive safe, responsive, and high-quality care when their usual GP practice is closed or when urgent support is needed.
Shropdoc’s mission is to ‘keep the patient at the heart of all that we do’. We aim to achieve excellence in the care we offer to our patients, providing a safe and high-quality service that is easily accessible. We care about our team of over 200 colleagues. We strive to provide quality patient care, a working community with integrity and kindness, and are committed to continually developing our staff. Our vision and values of Community, Quality, Kindness, Integrity, and Development are at the heart of all that we do, enabling us to achieve the best outcomes for patients and for our colleagues.
Role Overview: Are you a dynamic and results-driven finance professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence across our organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and reporting to ensure effective financial control and visibility.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, systems, and processes, including the maintenance of robust internal controls and adherence to best practices.
• Provide strategic financial insights and commercial analysis to support informed decision-making, drive business performance and influence strategic direction.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, board reports, and year-end statutory financial statements, liaising with external auditors as required.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury activities, ensuring the business meets its financial obligations and supports future investment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies, acting as the lead contact for HMRC and other regulatory bodies.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support funding, investment, and commercial decision-making, including business case evaluation, pricing analysis and scenario planning.
• Implement and improve financial systems and processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, reporting and scalability.
• Act as a trusted business partner to the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and long-term financial sustainability.
What We’re Looking For:
• Professional accounting qualification or substantial experience in a similar finance management role.
• Proven track record of managing financial operations, budgets, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record in management and supervision of staff, with the ability to inspire and
guide the team towards achieving collative goals.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits to include access to the NHS Pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working arrangements, 25 days holiday, rising to 27 with length of service, contractual sick pay, Employee Assistance health programme (Paycare), paid compassionate leave.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth with regular one-to-one sessions.
• Career growth: Full on the job training provided with the opportunity to develop your career with professional development opportunities, with the opportunity to develop as a future Finance Director.
• Work-life balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and will discuss
hours with the successful candidate.
How to Apply: If you are looking for a rewarding job opportunity, we want to hear from you! A full application pack is available to download from our website (www.jobs.shropdoc.org.uk). Applications forms together with a covering letter should be submitted to recruitment@shropdoc.nhs.uk.
At Shropdoc, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where all individuals, including those with disabilities, are valued. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to providing the support and adjustments needed for success in the role.
Closing Date: 16th June 2025
Shropdoc is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our patients and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will undergo thorough onboarding and safeguarding checks including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and beliefs, who share our mission of ‘‘keep the patient at the heart of all that we do” to work with us.